Legendary pancakes and a cash-only, classic coffee shop vibe keep it popular with residents of all ages.
Open 11am-7pm. Read donated books, newspapers, and periodicals here for free, and there's a wi-fi hot spot. Check out the history here: http://ow.ly/5mgNo
Students, locals and celebs all love this classic Ukrainian spot. Some of the city's best banana pancakes, kasha with gravy, matzo ball soup, pierogis and a great cheeseburger. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Jewish appetizing store that's one of the last of its kind. Your go-to source for every kind of smoked and cured fish, caviar, whitefish salad, and more.
Gotta love the hand-written recommendations! Also: great cards, matchboxes handpainted to resemble book covers & adorable children's corner, complete with a 'No pouting, whining, or snivelling' sign!
The P.H.O. Real, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY, takes on the considerable challenge of reinterpreting a bowl of Vietnamese soup as a kaiser-roll sandwich - and wins.
An on-its-way-out video rental store born again as a bar, screening classic movies in the back, along with movie trivia, bingo, and other game nights. Arrive early and grab a back corner table
For $5 or less, fill up on some of NYC’s greatest cheap dumplings. Try the sesame pancakes for $.50 each and get 3 pork fried buns for $1. Read more.
This old school Italian joint is legit. The pizza is up there with the best NY style pie joints.
They serve cheap, tasty tacos and the like out of their tiny cantina, which opens up to a bigger eatery in the warehouse where they regularly roll out fresh tortillas. It's also BYOB and cash only. Read more.
The hot salsa, is really hot. At first you'll be like "this isn't that bad, I dunno what that guy was talking about". But a little later after your tongue has swelt up you'll be like "tho by thod".
Great, great regular slice. So thin and crisp. And SALTY! Make sure you get something to drink! ;)
This joint kills me. Must get the hot pot, their sashimi apps are great too. Highly recommend the prix fixe which is a great deal and a TON of food. Great for bringing picky asian parents too.
No nonsense classic Jewish deli - Pastrami Sandwiches, Tuna Melts, Egg Creams & Lime Rickeys. And pickles, of course.
Huge Chinese grocery in the heart of Chinatown. Excellent selection of Chinese goods and Asian candy.
Historic indoor marketplace with great meat, cheese, fish, sweets, and some of our favorite food stalls in town.
The only time it's worth paying 20$ for a bagel. Get the sturgeon one and you'll never think of bagels as dull again.
During warmer months this South Street Seaport branch of Smorgasburg has vendors selling everything from sandwiches to oysters and drinks out of re-purposed shipping containers.
Pescado Baja, Camaron Shrimp, Veggie tacos highly reccomended, as is the horchata and veggie burrito. Fresh & delicious seasonal dishes with some real thought and heart put into them.
This casual rooftop in Williamsburg has patio furniture and graffiti, and very large and strong signature cocktails during happy hour. You can also score cheap beers. Read more.
really great brunch. chocolate bread w sea salt is worth the trip alone. red flannel hash and fisherman's eggs ftw.
